Yang Named 2010-2011 Gymnastics Captain

May 03, 2010

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – At their annual
banquet last week, the Yale women's gymnastics team announced
that junior Sherry Yang will serve as captain for the upcoming
2010-2011 season. Yang will be the 35th captain in the
39-year history of the program.

Yang, a native of Potomac, Md., has filled a vital role for the
Bulldogs since her arrival freshman year. As a freshman, Yang was
only able to compete on the uneven parallel bars due to injury,
but, since then, she has competed in the vault, balance beam, and
floor exercise in almost every meet.

“It's an honor to serve as captain of such a
talented and motivated team,” said Yang, who was selected in
a vote by her teammates. “I certainly think we have what it
takes to be successful next year.”

Head coach Barbara Tonry sees Yang, the team's sole rising
senior, as the source of much of this motivation, describing her
positive attitude in both practice and meets as a key part of her
leadership.

“As captain, Sherry will most certainly lead by
example,” said Tonry. “She has the enthusiasm and
energy to motivate this team toward a very successful competitive
year.”